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Satrokala

Coordinates: 22°3′S 45°37′E / 22.050°S 45.617°E / -22.050; 45.617
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Satrokala
Satrokala
Satrokala
Satrokala is located in Madagascar
Satrokala
Satrokala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°3′S 45°37′E / 22.050°S 45.617°E / -22.050; 45.617
Country Madagascar
RegionIhorombe
DistrictIhosy
Elevation806 m (2,644 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Satrokala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans, rice and taro.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.

22°3′S 45°37′E / 22.050°S 45.617°E / -22.050; 45.617